Easy Banana Bread
A super simple and moist banana bread that comes together in no time with just a few basic ingredients.
- Prep15 min
- Cook45 min
- Total1h
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This banana bread is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. It's incredibly moist, naturally sweet, and has a tender crumb that makes it irresistible.
The recipe is straightforward and doesn't require any fancy equipment. Just mash, mix, and bake for a delicious homemade treat that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (top/bottom heat). Grease a loaf pan.
- Peel the bananas and mash them well with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, egg, and oil. Beat until the mixture is frothy.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder, then gently fold it into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Tips
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out.
- You can add a handful of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Inspired by a recipe from Kitchen Stories